: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

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Where is the economic model that analyzes short and long-term jobs, direct and indirect expenditures, donations, in-kind contributions, hotel stays, restaurant, shopping, tourism spend, sales, payroll and corporate income tax? Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025 Citizens of both countries can mobilize, providing support in-kind, by volunteering or by helping get the word out in order to keep these shelters. Frida Guiza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 Furthermore, cash and in-kind donations, even if made through qualified charities limit distribution of the funds to qualifying charities and for charitable purposes. Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 As part of the sponsorship committee, she has been involved in raising cash and in-kind sponsorships for the Showhouse. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-kind

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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“In-kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-kind. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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